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RF06 LTZ

2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

150,704 mi
Last recorded150,704 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp72,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 LTZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 150,704 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 147,818 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 143,959 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 139,973 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 136,632 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 136,629 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 133,926 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 131,337 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 129,409 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 125,974 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 120,344 miles

nearside front Tyre worn low on outer shoulder

offside front Tyre worn low on outer shoulder

Pass 15 Jul 2015 111,922 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 106,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2013 92,887 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2012 79,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 64,476 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 52,871 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 52,864 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 38,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp?

Based on 6,808 MOT tests across 533 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
5,410
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
533
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 166
position lamp(s) not working 115
coil spring broken 110
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 98
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 64
Full Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp reliability report

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RF06 LTZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 72,812 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RF06 LTZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RF06 LTZ is a 2006 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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